Sewing Techniques
Boiled Wool in Cream
Item no. 22769
€9.95per 0.5 m
Unit price €19.90 / m · incl. VAT, plus shipping
Boiled Wool in Cream: felted wool, 140 cm wide, 380 g/m², made from 100 % wool. Windproof, warm and workable with raw edges, because nothing frays. Sold by the metre for coats, jackets and gilets.
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- Fabric type
- other
- Material
- 100 % Wolle
- Width
- approx. 140 cm
- Weight
- approx. 380 g/m²
- Colour
- Creme
- Care
Do not wash
Do not iron
Wash without fabric softener or bleach
Do not tumble dry
- Gewicht
- 380 g/m²
- Breite
- 140 cm
- Grundfarbe
- Cremeweiß
Description
Boiled wool is made by felting woven wool with warmth, moisture and movement. The cloth shrinks together and becomes dense, windproof and warm, yet stays breathable. Cut edges do not fray, so hems and edges may stay open. The fabric is 140 cm wide, weighs 380 g/m² and is made from 100 % wool.
Cream is a warm natural white with a touch of yellow. It looks soft and light without feeling cool, and goes with wooden buttons and brown as well as grey. At 380 g/m² the wool is sturdy and holds its shape, ideal for coats, jackets and anything that should keep its form. According to the care label, the fabric is neither washed nor ironed. Airing and brushing keep wool fresh for a long time.
What Boiled Wool in Cream is suitable for
- Coats and jackets, because the fabric is windproof and warms even without lining.
- Gilets and ponchos, as raw edges save facings and hems.
- Slippers and hats, because the firm felt keeps its shape.
Care instructions:
Frequently asked questions
How do I care for the fabric?
According to the care label: do not wash, do not bleach and do not tumble dry. Wool largely cleans itself through airing. Brush out marks when dry or dab them gently with a damp cloth; for a thorough clean, take it to a professional cleaner.
Do I need to finish the edges?
No. Boiled wool does not fray because the fibres are felted together. Edges can stay raw or be highlighted with a blanket or zigzag stitch. That saves facings and makes jackets lighter.
Which needle do I take?
A strong universal or jeans needle with a sharp point, because the dense felt needs to be pierced. Choose a slightly longer stitch than for thin woven fabric, so the seam lies flat and does not pucker the wool.
May I iron the fabric?
The care label says no. Seam allowances can still be made flat: topstitch them close to the seam or trim them back, since the edge does not fray. Pressing them firmly with your fingers helps as well.
